Darkness Under My Bed
- February 19, 2021
- Desert Fox
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Darkness Under My Bed," players enter a labyrinthine world beneath a scared boy's bed, created to imprison monsters that have stolen his treasured memories. As the boy, players must confront these monsters to retrieve what's been lost and overcome the guilt that has paralyzed him. This emotional, atmospheric adventure aims to spark change and healing.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and unsettling atmosphere, with a rich and intricate story that unfolds as players explore.
- Puzzles are challenging and thought-provoking, requiring players to think critically and piece together the narrative.
- The lack of jump scares and reliance on psychological horror creates a deeply immersive and haunting experience.
- Navigation can be confusing, leading to frustration as players may get lost or locked into paths they've already completed.
- Achieving the true ending requires extensive trial and error, which may deter some players from fully engaging with the game.
- The game lacks a tutorial or hint system, making it difficult for players to understand what to do next without external help.
- story21 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by its mysterious and fragmented nature, requiring players to explore and piece together the narrative through environmental storytelling and hidden secrets. While some find the complexity rewarding and engaging, others may struggle to fully grasp the plot without additional context from previous titles in the franchise. Overall, the unique storytelling approach, combined with atmospheric elements, creates an intriguing experience for those willing to delve into its depths.
“I am having so much fun exploring the world, finding secrets, and unraveling the story.”
“The atmosphere and play style are so unique, there's lots of secrets to find, and there's elements of a dark story behind all the events of the game that you can try and piece together however you like.”
“The story is presented in a great way because I enjoy games where you have to find and figure out the story instead of having to read a million messages or being told the whole plot from a narrator.”
“A really unique point-and-click horror game with a story that isn't entirely clear and is handed to the player just like that.”
“In that regard, the game is too mysterious for its own good, providing only a vague hint of a tragic story and never giving the player any kind of objective.”
“It's a bit complex for the story and hard to figure out everything on your own, but not in a bad way.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of intriguing mechanics and a unique storytelling style, appealing to mature audiences with its creepy atmosphere. While players may find some elements frustrating, such as limited exploration paths and a learning curve for controls, the overall experience is engaging, with many enjoying the achievement hunting and the depth of the story. Many users report a satisfying amount of gameplay for the price, with opportunities for extended play through exploration and achievement collection.
“Original creepy horror game with interesting gameplay and story.”
“The scenes are carefully designed and the gameplay elements are really fun to discover.”
“Achievement hunting will be a pain if you don't know what you're getting into, so if you're interested, you should look up walkthroughs for how to get the achievements so you can optimize your gameplay.”
“Despite a rather timid gameplay, this title is aimed exclusively at mature audiences.”
“There are some frustrating gameplay elements, like sometimes being locked down a path when exploring a different route.”
- atmosphere9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is heavily praised for its dread-filled, immersive quality, characterized by uncanny environments, eerie sound design, and unsettling art style. Reviewers highlight its unique ability to evoke horror without relying on jump-scares, instead creating a deeply disturbing experience filled with mysteries and a dark narrative to uncover. Overall, the atmosphere is described as both captivating and haunting, leaving players eager to explore further despite its unsettling nature.
“The atmosphere and play style are so unique, there's lots of secrets to find, and there's elements of a dark story behind all the events of the game that you can try and piece together however you like.”
“While (mostly) lacking in jump-scares, it relies primarily on its heavy, dread-filled atmosphere, uncanny maze-like environments, eerie sound design, and outright unhinged writing to get under your skin.”
“In all, I found the game to be immersive, horrific, and vexing; even as I took breaks to recover from the unnerving atmosphere, I found myself eager to start playing again.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a unique, unsettling atmosphere and a gritty, hand-made quality, lacking traditional 3D assets or a distinct 2D art style. The visuals are further enhanced by gameplay mechanics that alter the graphics, such as device malfunctions and signal loss, showcasing a high level of creativity in the design.
“This game is very unique with an unsettling atmosphere and an amazing art style.”
“There are no 3D assets or distinct 2D art style to speak of; instead, the entirety of the game has a gritty hand-made quality to it.”
“There are no 3D assets or distinct 2D art style to speak of; instead, the entirety of the game has a gritty, hand-made quality to it.”
“A device that occasionally breaks, loses signal, may become infected with viruses, and various other issues result in altered visuals or require utilizing the options menu to progress the game.”
“How high must a person's creativity be to design a game like this with this style of artwork?”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find that the puzzle aspect of the game can become tedious over time, particularly during extended play sessions, leading to a sense of grinding.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable challenge.”
“After a while, the repetitive nature of grinding makes the gameplay feel monotonous and uninspired.”
“The grind is so excessive that it overshadows the fun elements of the game, turning it into a tedious experience.”
